Chlorpheniramine tannate/hydrocodone tannate (By mouth)

Introduction

Treats cough, runny nose, and stuffy nose caused by a cold or allergy. This medicine is a combination of an allergy medicine and a narcotic cough medicine.

Brand Name(s)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

Novasus

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chlorpheniramine or hydrocodone.

How to Use This Medicine

Liquid

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You should shake the oral liquid medicine just before measuring the dose.

Drink plenty of fluids to help avoid constipation.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Tell your doctor if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy. These include sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, and sedatives.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®), medicine to treat depression (such as amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, Elavil®, Pamelor®, or Sinequan®), or other anticholinergic medicines (such as biperiden, oxybutynin, propantheline, tolterodine, Akineton®, Detrol®, or Ditropan®).

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have lung disease or breathing problems, a recent head injury, severe stomach pains, problems with bowel movements, or if you have just had a surgery.